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Analysis: Some Natural Supplements Can Be Dangerously Contaminated

Unregulated by the FDA, many of the products contain dangerous substances

FEBRUARY 27, 2020 | By C. Michael White

One Way to Avoid Surprise Hospital Bills

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Will writing your own terms into the financial consent form work?

FEBRUARY 25, 2020 | By Julie Appleby

The Secrets Your Brainwaves Can Tell About Your Health

This podcast discusses how, and why, researchers study brainwaves

FEBRUARY 21, 2020 | By Paul Vogelzang

The Good Doctor: How Do You Find One?

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Experts say it's worth taking the time to search for the right fit

FEBRUARY 20, 2020 | By Liz Seegert

Why Some Home Health Agencies Are Cutting Patients’ Services

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It started after a recent change in Medicare's payment system for agencies

FEBRUARY 18, 2020 | By Judith Graham

Open Heart Surgery Changed My View of Life

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It's one profound way to learn about true vulnerability

FEBRUARY 14, 2020 | By Chris Haws

More Than Chemo: A Different Way to Treat Cancer

Jasmine Guha-Castle prefers a 'whole-person' approach to cancer treatment, which she receives at the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment

Why some patients prefer a method that extends beyond traditional therapies

FEBRUARY 7, 2020 | By Helene Engler

How Chronic Loneliness Can Trigger Health Problems

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A growing body of research shows links to serious conditions

FEBRUARY 6, 2020 | By Deborah Quilter

How Social Services Can Improve Health Care

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Experts say underlying non-medical issues are often barriers to healing

JANUARY 30, 2020 | By Liz Seegert

Why a New Medicare Policy Could Cut Back on Physical Therapy

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The new reimbursement model affects patients in skilled nursing facilities

JANUARY 29, 2020 | By John Gilman

Why Doctors Are Coming Where You Live — and Shop

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3 trends behind the growth of house calls and medical care in stores

JANUARY 28, 2020 | By Chris Farrell

Resilient Despite Osteoporosis and 7 Surgeries

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One woman's inspiring will to stay positive and active

JANUARY 28, 2020 | By Jill Smolowe

What to Do If You Have Hip Pain

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An expert's advice on next steps to take, depending on the condition

JANUARY 27, 2020 | By Debbie L. Miller

New Survey Spotlights Older Adults’ Struggle in Opioid Epidemic

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Nonprofit community-based organizations have ramped up services to help

JANUARY 24, 2020 | By George Lorenzo

How I Became Hooked on Opioids and Eventually Got Off Them

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A prescription for diabetic peripheral neuropathy started the journey

JANUARY 24, 2020 | By George Lorenzo

The Financial Burden of Breast Cancer

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Ongoing therapies, medications and testing can become financially crippling

JANUARY 20, 2020 | By Liz Seegert

On a Mission to My Dad’s Remission

Meredith Oppenheim and her father

5 ways grown children can navigate the health care system for their parents

JANUARY 17, 2020 | By Meredith Oppenheim

This Boxing Training Helps People With Parkinson’s Fight Back

Training like a boxer helps participants improve their quality of life

JANUARY 13, 2020 | By Edie Grossfield

Why Older Adults With Addictions Fare Better in Age-Tailored Rehab

Experts explain the particular issues older addicts face

JANUARY 9, 2020 | By Bill Ward

The Double Whammy for Older, Low-Wage Workers With Chronic Conditions

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A new study shows what these workers need, but don't often get

JANUARY 7, 2020 | By Richard Eisenberg

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